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Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actor who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists and shrugged off a near-fatal car accident, died Tuesday. Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of “West Side Story” and was still dancing …

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Appreciation: Chita Rivera, a Broadway diva by stature, not by temperament
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Appreciation: Chita Rivera, a Broadway diva by stature, not by temperament

LA Times  

Chita Rivera, the chorus dancer who became a bona fide Broadway star, wielded her body with divine grace. Having originated the roles of Anita in “West Side Story” and Rose in “Bye Bye Birdie,” Rivera, who died on Tuesday in New York at 91, was a product of Broadway’s golden age. The Broadway songwriting team of John Kander and Fred …

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"Dance in heaven, my friend": Broadway pioneer Chita Rivera dies at 91, remembered by theater world
10 months, 3 weeks ago

"Dance in heaven, my friend": Broadway pioneer Chita Rivera dies at 91, remembered by theater world

Salon  

Broadway's Chita Rivera – star of productions like "West Side Story," "Chicago" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman" – has died, her family has confirmed. In her seven-decade Broadway career, Rivera rose to prominence for her electrifying and scene-stealing breakout performance as the original Anita in the 1957 production of "West Side Story" for which she received critical acclaim. However, …

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Chita Rivera, Broadway's 'first great triple threat,' dies at 91
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chita Rivera, Broadway's 'first great triple threat,' dies at 91

NPR  

Chita Rivera, Broadway's 'first great triple threat,' dies at 91 Enlarge this image toggle caption Evening Standard/Getty Images Evening Standard/Getty Images Chita Rivera, who appeared in more than 20 Broadway musicals over six decades, has died, according to her daughter, Lisa Mordente. The three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway legend created indelible roles — Anita in West Side Story, Rose in Bye …

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Chita Rivera introduces us to her alter ego in new memoir
1 year, 7 months ago

Chita Rivera introduces us to her alter ego in new memoir

Associated Press  

It’s hard to imagine Anita, Rose Alvarez and Velma Kelly without Chita Rivera, who first breathed life into these beloved Broadway characters. The dancer-turned-Broadway legend reminisces in her new book, “Chita: A Memoir.” Written with arts journalist Patrick Pacheco, it’s an inside look at Rivera’s journey from a spunky girl jumping on furniture in her family’s Washington, D.C., home to …

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Broadway legend Chita Rivera dances through her life in a new memoir
1 year, 8 months ago

Broadway legend Chita Rivera dances through her life in a new memoir

NPR  

Broadway legend Chita Rivera dances through her life in a new memoir HarperCollins An admirer once said Chita Rivera had "the fastest feet on Broadway." At age 90, she's a legendary dancer and proved it in the big musicals of her day — Bye Bye Birdie, Can Can, Chicago, and the biggest — West Side Story. Sponsor Message When the …

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Rivera, Estefan, Miranda to star in digital benefit show
4 years, 3 months ago

Rivera, Estefan, Miranda to star in digital benefit show

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Chita Rivera, Gloria Estefan, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Thalía will headline a benefit digital concert in October to celebrate Latino culture and achievement in theater. It’s going to pay attention to the present and look to the future,” said Trujillo, who said the themes will explore Latin representation, inclusion and diversity. Additional attendees include Lucie Arnaz, Melissa Barrera, …

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